BINGHAM COUNTY
DEPARTMENT of HUMAN RESOURCES
501 North Maple #202
Blackfoot, ID 83221
David Lane, Director
Julie Conan, Technician
Phone #: (208) 782-3110
Phone #: (208) 782-3111
Fax #:
(208) 782-2681
June 21, 2016
BINGHAM COUNTY, IDAHO
Position:
Public Works Director
Salary:
Grade N29: $4556 - $5316 monthly (DOE)
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Purpose Of Class/Primary Function
The principal function of an employee in this class is to direct the operations of the Public Works
Department, including the Road and Bridge, Solid Waste, Mapping, and related administrative
functions. The Public Works Director directly supervises the Assistant Public Works Director,
Engineer and Mapping Supervisor, Solid Waste Supervisor, and Administrative Secretary and
indirectly supervises the remaining Department employees. The work is performed under
supervision of the County Commission but considerable latitude is granted for the exercise of
independent judgment and initiative. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general
office environment and field environment.
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or GED equivalency and two years of college in civil engineering, public
administration or a related field is required and a bachelors degree is preferred;
Two (2) years experience in engineering and public works administration, including supervisory
experience, is required and five (5) years previous experience as a public works or solid waste director is
preferred
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities
necessary to perform the work.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check
An Idaho Driver’s License is required
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (will vary by assignment)
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Performs administrative and supervisory duites over the Public Works Department, including staff and
functions of the Road and Bridge, Solid Waste, Mapping, and Engineering divisions, including
department administrative and support staff; Performs duties including, but not limited to,
management and administration; staff supervision, evaluation, and discipline; job and safety training;
budgeting; planning; organizing; coordinating; and directing Department activities;
Determines Department policies and procedures, long-term and short term plans, objectives, and
operational guidelines;
Implements County Master Transportation Plan;
Provides administrative and technical support to County managers and administrators, County
Commission, and other County departments;
Implements directives from the County Commission;
Reviews and approves contracts and agreements for professional services and consultants;
Reviews and approves major County programs and projects, resolving scheduling and resource
conflicts and engineering and construction issues;
Manages the County vehicle fleet and heavy equipment inventory, including maintenance,
replacement, and bid specifications;
Represents the department to the County Commission;
Bingham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Participates in preparing countywide capital improvement program and budget and the Public Works
operating budget;
Assists in resolving contract disputes with design, construction, and development contractors;
Provides assistance on regulatory and environmental compliance issues;
Provides technical assistance and supervision on engineering, design, construction, and change
order issues;
Develops and implements operational and administrative policies and procedures and recommends
new and amended ordinances to resolve operational procedures;
Reviews and analyzes information, reports, and statistics on Department operations to determine
needs and assess progress in fulfilling Department objectives;
Prepares and presents reports on Department operations to the County Commission, the public, and
other agencies;
Responds to inquiries, suggestions, complaints and other comments from the public, the news media,
and other interested and affected groups;
Represents the County to and prepares and delivers presentations to citizen groups, other
government agencies, planning and engineering groups, and other committees, associations, and
interest groups;
Attends conferences, seminars, and training sessions to stay current on technology, trends, and
developments in the field;
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County, federal, state, and other applicable
policies, procedures, and safety practices.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
 On call to respond to emergency situations;
 Performs other related duties as required.
Benefits
Bingham County offers a highly competitive benefits package including membership in the Public
Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), paid time off, holiday pay, as well as medical, dental,
vision and life insurance. If you would like to view all of the benefits Bingham County offers our full-time
employees, please visit our website: www.co.bingham.id.us, then click on Human Resources and that will
take you to our web page and on the right side you will see “Employee Benefits”, if you click on this you
will be directed to our Benefits page.
How to Apply
A job description and the application may be picked up at the Bingham County Courthouse, Department
of Human Resources, Room 110 or you may find the application on our website: www.co.bingham.id.us.
When you have completed the application and have attached all of the required documentation, you may
submit it by bringing it to the address listed above, or you may mail it to this address: 501 N Maple #202,
Blackfoot, Idaho 83221. If you chose to mail it, the postmark must be by the closing date of this job
posting. You may also fax the paperwork to (208) 782-2681 or email it to: [email protected].
The back page of the application is an Authorization for Release of Records and Personal Information.
You will need to sign this document in front of a Notary Public. You may bring a picture ID with you to the
Courthouse and Julie Conan in HR will notarize this page for you.
Items that must be attached to the Application
A copy of your high school diploma or GED certificate
A Résumé
If your application is not complete or doesn’t have the required documentation,
you will not be considered for this job posting.
Bingham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer